Meet our Team

Students come first, always, and the Vermont State University experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With that, we’re committed to making the admission process easier. Whether you have questions about your application or want to learn more about the VTSU community, our dedicated admission team is here to help. We’re excited to meet you!

Contact Admissions anytime by email at Admissions@VermontState.edu, voice at 888.398.VTSU (8878), or text us at 802.810.8878.

Undergraduate Admissions Counselors

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Susan Fredette can help with questions about:

    Nursing (AS), Nursing Online Degree Completion Program (BSN), Practical Nursing (CT)

Elga Gruner

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Williston Campus

    Elga Gruner can help with questions about:

    Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS), Dental Hygiene (BS), Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion (BS), Professional Pilot Technology (BS), Radiologic Science (AS), Respiratory Therapy (AS), Counseling (MA), and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

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Admissions Recruiter

  • Department

    • Admissions

    Moses Harris can help with questions about:

    All programs. Moses serves as a first point of contact for undergraduate students who are looking at VTSU for the first time. Moses specializes in guiding prospective students through our diverse program offerings and assisting with understanding the admission process.

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Jack Lareau can help with questions about:

    Health Science (BS), Holistic Health (BS), Nursing (BSN), Nursing Online Degree Completion (BSN), Paramedicine (CT), Practical Nursing (CT), Veterinary Technology (AAS)

Amanda Ley

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Amanda Ley can help with questions about:

    Applied Business Degree Completion (BS), Biology (BS), Business (BS), Environmental Science (BS), Resort and Hospitality Management (BS), Sport Management (BS), Wildlife & Forest Conservation (BS)

Admissions counselor, Casey Meczywor

Admissions Counselor

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Casey Meczywor can help with questions about:

    Creative Writing (BFA), Fine Arts (AA), Fine Arts (BA), Fine Woodworking & Furniture Design (AA), Fine Woodworking & Furniture Design (BFA), Health Promotion (BS), Literature & Writing (BA), Music (BA), Music Education (BM), Musical Theater (BA), Physical Education (BS), Theater Arts (BA)

Admissions Recruiter

  • Department

    • Admissions

    Justin Rathbun can help with questions about:

    All programs. Justin serves as a first point of contact for undergraduate students who are looking at VTSU for the first time. Justin specializes in guiding prospective students through our diverse program offerings and assisting with understanding the admission process.

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Jacob Rogenski can help with questions about:

    Architectural Engineering Technology (AS), Architectural Engineering Technology (BS), Automotive Technology (AAS), Data Science (BS), Diesel Power Technology (AAS), Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology (AE), Construction Management (BS), Construction Management (AAS), Computer Information Systems (BS), Computer Information Systems (AS), Computer Software Development (CT), Electrical Engineering Technology (BS), Electrical Engineering Technology (AE), Electromechanical Engineering Technology (BS), (BS), Information Technology (BS), Information Technology (AS), Mathematics (BS), Mathematics (AS), Mechanical Engineering Technology (AE), Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS), Software Engineering (BS), Software Engineering (AS), Statistics (BS)

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Patrick Rogers can help with questions about:

    Undergraduate Online Students Admissions Team and Process

Admissions counselor, Neil Sinclair

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Williston Campus

    Neil Sinclair can help with questions about:

    Early College, Vermont Academy of Science & Technology (VAST); Education, Elementary Education (BA), Education, Secondary Education (BA), Education, Early Childhood and Special Education (BA), Early Childhood Education Online Degree Completion (BS)

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Rachel Smith can help with questions about:

    Nursing (AS), Nursing Online Degree Completion (BSN), Nursing (MSN), Practical Nursing (CT)

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Admissions Counselor

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    Dylan Thorburn can help with questions about:

    Animation and Illustration (BFA), Applied Psychology & Human Services (BS), Atmospheric Sciences (BS), Communications (BA), Communications (AA), Exercise Science (BS), Graphic Design (AA), Graphic Design (BA), Human Services (AS), Mountain Resort Management (AS), Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism (BS), Music Business & Industry (BS)

Paul Winters, Associate Director of Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Paul Winters can help with questions about:

    Undergraduate Admissions Team and Process

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Joe Zeitler can help with questions about:

    Anthropology, Archaeology & Geography (BS), Criminal Justice (AA), Criminal Justice (BA), Criminal Justice (BS), Forensic Psychology (BS), History (BA), Political Science (BA), Psychological Science (BA), Psychological Science (BS), Psychological Science (AS), Restorative Justice (AA), Restorative Justice (BS), Social Work (BSW), Sociology (BA)

Graduate Admissions Counselors

Nate Ball, Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    • Johnson, Martinetti

    Nate Ball can help with questions about:

    Graduate and International Admissions Team and Process

International Admissions Counselors

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Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    Sara Connolly can help with questions about:

    International Students; General Studies (AA), Interdisciplinary Studies (BA), Undecided

VAST and Early College Admissions Counselors

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Brandon Kennedy can help with questions about:

    Dual Enrollment, Early College, Vermont Academy of Science and Technology, and Undergraduate Admissions Process

Admissions counselor, Neil Sinclair

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Williston Campus

    Neil Sinclair can help with questions about:

    Early College, Vermont Academy of Science & Technology (VAST); Education, Elementary Education (BA), Education, Secondary Education (BA), Education, Early Childhood and Special Education (BA), Early Childhood Education Online Degree Completion (BS)

School and Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Bridgett Taylor can help with questions about:

    Dual Enrollment

Campus Visit Coordinators

Campus Event & Visit Coordinator

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    • Williston

    Jonathan Boyd can help with questions about:

    Visits and events at the Randolph and Williston campus locations.

Hailey Demers, Admissions

Campus Event & Visit Coordinator

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    • Randolph, Johnson

    Hailey Demers can help with questions about:

    Visits and events at the Johnson and Lyndon campus locations.

Admissions Van Le

Campus Event & Visit Coordinator

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    • Killington

    Van Le can help with questions about:

    Visits and events at the Castleton and Killington campus locations.

Administration

Joann Austin

Student Financial Support Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Assistant Director of Enrollment Communications

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

Kaitlin Dallman

Admissions Operations CRM Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Cathy Donohue, Content Manager, Enrollment

Content Manager

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Johnson Campus

Associate Director of Enrollment Operations

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Stacy Hopkins

Student Financial Support Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

Director of Enrollment Operations

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Staff Assistant to the Office of the President

  • Department

    • Admissions
    • Office of the President
  • Primary Office Location

    Johnson Campus

Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Denise Rhodes

Student Financial Support Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Director of Enrollment Communications

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus